#110 – Streamageddon and/or George Clooney Saves the American Theater
We review the CNN/Max live stream of Broadway's "Good Night, and Good Luck." starring George Clooney. Plus: WaBroDiscoPocalypse!
Can Streamageddon save the American Theater? Probably not (despite our best efforts!), but maybe George Clooney can: His one-night-only live broadcast of Broadway’s Good Night, and Good Luck marked another milestone in streaming’s push into LIVE entertainment (and not just sports, we swear!). Guest host Ian Brodsky lends his theater experience as we review the special live stream that aired on CNN and Max (formerly and soon to be known as HBO Max).
Plus: Streaming has finally overtaken TV, but YouTube has finally overtaken everything! The hottest gossip from the WaBroDisco Breakup, a look at Netflix’s growing live empire, and a special musical performance featuring a song from Ian’s new album Friendly Neighborhood Something or Other (out now wherever you get your music!).
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📺 Review: Good Night, and Good Luck
- 🧭 Where to Watch: Currently Nowhere (Aired Live on CNN and Max)
- 📚 Related Titles: Good Night, and Good Luck. (2005)
- 🤩 Starring: George Clooney, Ilana Glazer
- ⚠️ Spoiler Warning for a play, based on a 20-year-old movie, based on actual US history, so you’ll be fine, okay? starting at 40:40
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🔗 Links:
- Netflix-TF1: Landmark Deal Sets Stage For More Partnerships Around The World – Analysis – Jesse Whittock, Max Goldbart, Dade Hayes, Deadline
- Netflix Strikes Carriage Deal With TF1 in France – Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter
- Don’t Expect Netflix to Save U.S. Broadcast Networks – Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter
- CNN’s Broadcast of George Clooney’s ‘Good Night, and Good Luck’ Reaches 7.34 Million Viewers Globally – Kayla Cobb, The Wrap
- Streaming Hits New High, Surpassing Broadcast & Cable TV Viewing In May For First Time, Nielsen Says – Dade Hayes, Deadline
- The first two Netflix Houses will finally open in late 2025 | The Verge – Andrew Liszewski, The Verge
- Netflix's Tudum: Lady Gaga, Stranger Things, Squid Game Make for Exhausting Experience – Adam B. Vary, Variety
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